Elizabeth Spencer

Elizabeth Dickerson Spencer (12 April 1871 – 22 April 1930) was an American soprano during the later 19th century and early 20th century who is best known for the numerous early recordings she made for Thomas Edison.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 12, 1871, Died April 22, 1930

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1901 - 1926

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal, speaker

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 379 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-3355	10-in.	5/2/1906	How firm a foundation	Trinity Choir	Chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-3356	10-in.	5/2/1906	Come Thou almighty King	Trinity Choir	Chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-3357	10-in.	5/2/1906	There is a fountain fill'd with blood	Trinity Choir	Chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-3416	10-in.	5/25/1906	Some time we'll understand	Trinity Choir	Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-4555	10-in.	6/3/1907	Rock of ages	Trinity Choir [i.e., Lyric Quartet]	Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-6604	10-in.	11/13/1908	Onward Christian soldiers	Trinity Choir	Chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-6724	12-in.	1/15/1909	Unfold, ye portals!	Trinity Choir	Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-8143	12-in.	8/12/1909	Sanctus	Trinity Choir	Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-8984	12-in.	5/23/1910	Gems from The prince of Pilsen	Victor Light Opera Company	Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-10394	12-in.	6/6/1911	Gems from Carmen	Victor Opera Company	Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-10486	10-in.	6/2/1911	Holy, holy, holy!	Trinity Choir	Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-10526	10-in.	6/12/1911	Joy to the world	Trinity Choir	Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-10597	10-in.	6/26/1911	Holy Ghost, with light divine	Trinity Choir	Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-10959	12-in.	9/14/1911	Gems from Rob Roy	Victor Light Opera Company	Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-11647	10-in.	2/29/1912	Bringing in the sheaves	Trinity Mixed Quartet	Chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-12041	10-in.	5/22/1912	When the mists have rolled away	Trinity Choir	Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-12506	12-in.	10/10/1912	Christmas songs and carols	Victor Mixed Chorus	Chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-15317	12-in.	10/30/1914	Hallelujah chorus	Victor Oratorio Chorus	Vocal chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-15717	12-in.	2/19/1915	Gems from Madama Butterfly	Victor Light Opera Company	Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-19146	12-in.	1/31/1917	Happy days	Elizabeth Spencer	Female vocal solo, with orchestra and violin obbligato	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-19147	12-in.	1/31/1917	Crossing the bar	Elizabeth Spencer	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-19150	10-in.	2/1/1917	Love's dream after the ball	Elizabeth Spencer	Female vocal solo, with bells and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-19151	10-in.	2/1/1917	Honeymoon Inn	Elizabeth Spencer	Female vocal solo, with xylophone and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-19152	10-in.	2/2/1917	Somewhere a voice is calling	Elizabeth Spencer	Female vocal solo, with harp and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-19153	10-in.	2/2/1917	A perfect day	Elizabeth Spencer	Female vocal solo, with cello and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Spencer, Elizabeth," accessed November 17, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/116963.

Spencer, Elizabeth. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 17, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/116963.

"Spencer, Elizabeth." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 17 November 2024.

Wikidata: Elizabeth Dickerson Spencer - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5363537

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MusicBrainz: Elizabeth Dickerson Spencer - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/a3fffd75-7bce-4794-b97d-21e8ea5a0ed6

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